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Selecting Nails
Choose the right nail for the
job. The nail should be galvanized (coated) to help prevent
rust. For hand nailing, a spiral or ring-shank nail will help prevent
the nails from pulling loose. As your fence boards dry, a tremendous amount of
pressure may be created forcing the nail to be pulled.
Instead of a common nail, choose a spiral shank nail.
The nail should be 16d or 3
1/2" long. For a more in-depth discussion, click
here.
Many of the spiral nails commonly
sold these days bend easily when pounded into the oak board.
If you can locate a hardened spiral nail, use these. This will
reduce nail bending greatly.
Use three nails per end board.
Keep the nails at least 1 1/2" from the end of the board and
1" from the edge of the board.
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